Resident Evil Outbreak

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Capcom
  • Release Date: Mar 31, 2004
Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 40 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 40
  3. Negative: 3 out of 40
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  1. G4 TV
    40
    It still plays too much like one of the old games to feel like a real online title, but the one thing that could have been done to make it better -- namely, a workable communication system for players -- was skimped on.
  2. The Sydney Morning Herald
    40
    What was to be one of PS2's flagship online titles is now an embarrassment for Sony.
  3. RewiredMind
    30
    Should never have been released in Europe. By removing the co-operative aspect of the game, they've infected the game with a particularly virulent strain of the T-Virus. It shambles purposelessly for your attention, mindless of its origins. Totally dead on arrival.

Awards & Rankings

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#20 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2004
36
#36 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2004

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User Score
8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 171 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 129 out of 171
  2. Mixed: 30 out of 171
  3. Negative: 12 out of 171
  1. greaterbadass
    Aug 11, 2010
    10
    Resident Evil fans such as myself will love Outbreak. The CGI graphics are amazing, almost PS3 quality. The puzzles are challenging (yay noResident Evil fans such as myself will love Outbreak. The CGI graphics are amazing, almost PS3 quality. The puzzles are challenging (yay no more puzzles for 2 year olds), the guns have realistic power and you can use melee weapons like the iron pipe. The new virus gauge keeps you on your toes as well. Ok the AI characters will not stop talking, but other than that, the game is brilliant!… Full Review »
  2. TheoneTrueKing
    Nov 6, 2017
    8
    This game was very well made. Best online Resident Evil game that is great online and offline. The game was a great way to see how normalThis game was very well made. Best online Resident Evil game that is great online and offline. The game was a great way to see how normal people were affected in the Raccoon City outbreak.… Full Review »
  3. xXdarkgeminisXx
    Oct 16, 2014
    9
    Resident Evil Outbreak, is a very interesting spin-off from the series, it has a lot of potential, but wow, so lame multiplayer gameplay,Resident Evil Outbreak, is a very interesting spin-off from the series, it has a lot of potential, but wow, so lame multiplayer gameplay, single player its awesome, especially in Lone Wolf/Very Hard, most challenging Re for me.… Full Review »
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